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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  unknown wife

    Family/Spouse: John William Blyssinge. John was born in 1575 in Somerleyton, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margaret Blessing  Descendancy chart to this point died about 1633 in England.
    2. 3. Alice Blessing  Descendancy chart to this point died on 9 Feb 1656 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Joanna Blessing  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1599/1600 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died in 1682 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Julian Blessing  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margaret Blessing Descendancy chart to this point (1.unknown1) died about 1633 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Aug 1634, Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; Robert Buffam, the son of James and Margery (Raylton) Buffam. After Margaret's death, on 11 August 1634 Robert, married (2) Thomasine Ward, daughter of George Dionis (Burrow) Ward, in South Walsham, Norfolk, England. He died 6 August 1669 in Salem, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Buffam (1614-1636) 2. Samuel Buffam (1616-____) 3. Deborah Buffam (1619-____) 4. Joshua Buffam (1622-____) 5. Abraham Buffam (1625-____) 6. Jacob Buffam (1627-____) 7. John Buffam (1631-____)


  2. 3.  Alice Blessing Descendancy chart to this point (1.unknown1) died on 9 Feb 1656 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1615, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; _____ Firmage. Issue: 1. Mark Firmage (1619-____) 2. Benjamin Firmage (c1620-____) 3. Susan Firmage 4. Abigail Firmage 5. Sarah Firmage 6. Esther Firmage
    • History: 29 Oct 1638; At at Salem town meeting of 29 October 1638, she is listed as the "widow Alice Vermais."
    • Will: 8 Feb 1656, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: 20 Feb 1655/56, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Alice's estate was inventoried and valued at £18 3/.
    • Probate/Proved: 24 Apr 1656, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 4.  Joanna Blessing Descendancy chart to this point (1.unknown1) was born in 1599/1600 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died in 1682 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: 1652, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Deed: 1663; Joanna deeded land to her son, Joseph.
    • Religion: 1664, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; William and Joanna were dismissed from the Salem Church to the Topsfield Church.
    • Legal: 1670; She deposed in 1670 giving her age as 70 years.
    • Estate Admin: 24 Jun 1673; She was appointed administrator of the estate of her late husband.
    • Legal: say 1675; Joanna testified in a series of suits brought against the Rev. Thomas Gilbert who was accused of excessive drinking.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Joanna married William Towne on 25 Mar 1620 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. William (son of John Towne and Elizabeth Clarke) was christened on 18 Mar 1598/99 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died about 1673 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Rebecca Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 21 Feb 1621 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died on 19 Jul 1692 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 7. John Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 21 Feb 1624 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.
    3. 8. Susannah Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 20 Oct 1625 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died before 1672.
    4. 9. Sargent Edmund Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 28 Jun 1628 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.
    5. 10. Ensign Jacob Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 11 Mar 1632 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died on 27 Nov 1704 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 11. Mary Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 24 Aug 1634 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died on 22 Sep 1692 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 12. Joseph Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1639 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 3 Sep 1648 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1713 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 13. Sarah Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 3 Sep 1648 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1704 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Julian Blessing Descendancy chart to this point (1.unknown1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 31 Jul 1622, Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; Thomas Goose, the son of John Goose. He was granted the freedom of Great Yarmouth by right of birth in 1615.



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Rebecca Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 21 Feb 1621 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died on 19 Jul 1692 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Aug 1644, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; Francis Nourse. He died 22 November 1695 in Salem, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Nourse (1645-1719) 2. Rebecca Nourse (1647-1719) 3. Samuel Nourse (1649-1715) 4. Nathaniel Nourse (1651-____) 5. Mary Nourse (1659-1749) 6. Francis Nourse (1660-____) 7. Francis Nourse (1661-1716) 8. Sarah Nourse (1663-____) 9. Elizabeth Nourse (1665-1733) 10. Benjamin Nourse (1666-1748)
    • Legal: 1692; Rebecca was accused as a witch in 1692. The chief incitement against her was her deafness. After her first trial, the Governor reprieved her, but the pressure of the crowd and her accusers lead to a second trial. Her deafness, she was 72 years old, caused her to misunderstand a question, and her answer was interrupted as incriminating, thereby leading to a second conviction, and her eventual hanging.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    She was hanged for witchcraft.


  2. 7.  John Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 21 Feb 1624 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.

  3. 8.  Susannah Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 20 Oct 1625 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died before 1672.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She never married.


  4. 9.  Sargent Edmund Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 28 Jun 1628 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1637; He came to New England on board the Rose as an apprentice of Herny Skerry.
    • Married: Abt 1652, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary Browning, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Browning. She was christened on 7 January 1638 in Salem, Massachusetts. She left a will on 1 February 1709/10 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. She died in 1717 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Her estate was probated on 16 December 1717 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Towne (c1654-1731) 2. Thomas Towne (c1655-1720 3. Sarah Towne (1657-____) 4. William Towne (1659-1750) 5. baby girl Towne (1661-1661) 6. Joseph Towne (1661-1717) 7. baby boy Towne (1663-1663) 8. Abigail Towne (1664-1712) 9. Benjamin Towne (1666-____) 10. Rebecca Towne (1668-____) 11. Elizabeth Towne (1669-____) 12. Samuel Towne (1673-1714)
    • Freeman: 1664, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1673, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; 1637 - Selectman 1675 - Constable 1677 - Tythingman
    • Inventory: 3 May 1678, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 27 Jun 1678, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Marriage: Annett (1934) states they were married about 1664. This is 10 years after the birth of their first child.

    Name:


  5. 10.  Ensign Jacob Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 11 Mar 1632 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died on 27 Nov 1704 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 1686, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1687 to 1704; He was an Ensign in the militia.
    • Will: 24 Nov 1704, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Catherine, and his children: John, Jacob, Edmund, Catherine, Deliverance, and Ruth.
    • Probate/Proved: 1 Jan 1704/05
    • Inventory: Abt Feb 1704/05, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; The inventory of his estate was valued at £196 2/6.

    Notes:

    2ed Marriage: He mentions his first wife, Catherine, in his will 20 years after this supposed marriage.

    Name:
       

    Jacob married Catherine Simonds on 26 Jun 1657 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Catherine (daughter of John Symonds and Ruth Fox) was christened on 18 Apr 1630 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Deacon John Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1658 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 15. Jacob Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1660 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1741 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 16. Catherine Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1662 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 17. Deliverance Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1664 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 May 1705.
    5. 18. Ruth Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1664 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Aug 1739.
    6. 19. Edmund Towne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1666 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Dec 1736.

    Jacob married Phebe French in 1684. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 11.  Mary Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 24 Aug 1634 in Saint Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England; died on 22 Sep 1692 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1654; Isaac Estey, the son of Jeffrey Estey. He left a will on 26 March 1709 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. He died in 1712 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Isaac Estey 2. Joseph Estey 3. John Estey 4. Benjamin Estey 5. Jacob Estey 6. Joshua Estey 7. Hannah Estey 8. Sarah Estey
    • Legal: 9 Sep 1692, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary was tried 9 September 1692 and hung for witchcraft. During her trial, she plead to Sir William Phips, the Governor, not for her own life, which she knew was in vain, but only "that no more innocent blood may be shed."
    • Will: 1 Feb 1710
    • Probate/Proved: 16 Dec 1717

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    She was hanged for witchcraft.


  7. 12.  Joseph Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born about 1639 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 3 Sep 1648 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1713 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 3 Sep 1648
    • Legal: 1660; He deposed and gave his age as about 21 years.
    • Married: Abt 1663, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; Phebe Perkins, the daughter of Deacon Thomas and Phebe (Gould) Perkins. She was born about 1644 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Phebe Towne (1666-1669) 2. Joanna Towne (1668-____) 3. Mary Towne (1670-____) 4. Susanna Towne (1671-____) 5. Joseph Towne (1673-____) 6. Sarah Towne (1675-____) 7. John Towne (1678-____) 8. Martha Towne (1680-____) 9. Phebe Towne (1685-____)
    • Moved To: 22 Mar 1690, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Estate Admin: 21 Feb 1714


  8. 13.  Sarah Towne Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was christened on 3 Sep 1648 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1704 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Jan 1660, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; (1) Edmund Bridges, the son of Edmund and Alice Bridges. He was born about 1637 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He died about 1682 in Salem, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Edmund Bridges (1661-1682) 2. Benjamin Bridges (1665-1725) 3. Mary Bridges (1667-____) 4. Hannah Bridges (1669-____) 5. Caleb Bridges (1677-____)
    • Legal: 1692; She was accused of witchcraft i 1692, mainly for her protest of the accusations against her sister, Rebecca, by the Salem clergyman, Mr. Parris. She spent much time in prison in Boston, but was not executed.
    • Married: 1704, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; (2) Peter Cloyes, the son of John and Abigail Cloyes. He was born on 27 May 1639 in Watertown, Massachusetts. About 1663 Peter, married (1) Anne Littlefield, daughter of Edmund and Agnes (Austin) Littlefield, in Wells, Maine. He was imprisoned during the Salem Witchcraft delusion in 1692. After release, he removed to Sudbury, in that part which Framingham. He was the town treasurer and a selectman. After Sarah's death, in 1704 Peter, married (3) Susanna ______, in Sudbury, Massachusetts. He died 18 July 1708 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hephzibah Cloyes 2. baby girl Cloyes 3. Alice Cloyes 4. Peter Cloyes



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Deacon John Town Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jacob3, 4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born on 2 Apr 1658 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Offices Held: 5 Aug 1700, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman at the town's first Town Meeting.
    • Will: 24 Nov 1704; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Residence: 1708, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: 1713, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; They moved from Framingham.
    • Offices Held: 1714, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; At the first Town Meeting of Oxford, he was chosen a Selectman, and later served in many positions in Oxford. He was also one of the four who started the church there and its first Deacon

    John married Mary Smith on 2 Feb 1680 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Robert Smith and Mary French) was born on 28 Oct 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Mary Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1681 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died in 27 Mar.
    2. 21. John Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1682 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 29 Sep 1683 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 22. Ensign Israel Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1684 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 27 Oct 1771 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 23. Esther Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1686 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died before 1744 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 24. Ephraim Town  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 22 Apr 1688 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 25. Deacon Jonathan Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1691 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1771 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 26. David Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1693 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 20 Sep 1781 in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    8. 27. Samuel Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1695 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 28. Edmund Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1699 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 27 May 1745 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 29. John Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1702 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 15.  Jacob Towne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jacob3, 4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born on 13 Feb 1660 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1741 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Jun 1684, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; Phebe Smith, the daughter of Robert and Mary (French) Smith. She was born on 26 August 1661 in Rowley, Massachusetts. On 7 August 1693 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, Phebe Smith was mentioned in the will of Robert Smith. She died 14 January 1740 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joshua Towne (1684-1762) 2. John Towne (1686-____) 3. Abigail Towne (1687-____) 4. Catherine Towne (1690-____) 5. Jacob Towne (c1692-____) 6. Phebe Towne (c1694-____) 7. Gideon Towne (1696-____) 8. Ruth Towne (1698-1739) 9. Stephen Towne (1700-____) 10. Jabez Towne (1704-____) 11. Elisha Towne (1706-____)
    • Will: 24 Nov 1704; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Religion: 1 Sep 1717, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; Jacob was admitted to the Topsfield Church.


  3. 16.  Catherine Towne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jacob3, 4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born on 25 Feb 1662 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Feb 1680; Elisha Perkins, the daughter of Deacon Thomas and Phebe (Gould) Perkins. He was born about 1656 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Elisha, married (1) Elizabeth Knight. He died after 1705. Issue: 1. Thomas Perkins (1681-____) 2. Elizha Perkins (1683-____)
    • Will: 24 Nov 1704; She was mentioned in her father's will.


  4. 17.  Deliverance Towne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jacob3, 4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born on 5 Aug 1664 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 May 1705.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1684; Robert Styles.
    • Will: 24 Nov 1704; She was mentioned in her father's will.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She was a twin.


  5. 18.  Ruth Towne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jacob3, 4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born on 5 Aug 1664 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Aug 1739.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1684; John Styles.
    • Will: 24 Nov 1704; She was mentioned in her father's will.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She was a twin.


  6. 19.  Edmund Towne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Jacob3, 4.Joanna2, 1.unknown1) was born on 21 Jul 1666 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Dec 1736.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 24 Nov 1704; He was mentioned in his father's will.



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